Technology: Machinery
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appliance
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NOUN: machine or piece of equipment used in the home, especially electrical
“We have the basic household _____s: a washing machine, cooker and fridge. That’s all, really.”
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device
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NOUN: mechanical or electrical equipment made for a particular purpose
“You keep buying all these _____s, saying they’re useful, then only use them once or twice.”
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machinery
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NOUN: (no plural) collection of large machines or parts that make a machine
“All our _____ is down at the moment. There seems to be some problem with the generators. ”
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tool
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NOUN: instrument designed to help you do a particular activity
“Can you help me tidy up the garage? The car repair _____ are all over the floor.”
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